Sheep

Sheep price update: trade steady as week begins

Base quotes remain in the region of €7.90/kg, with a high percentage of lambs continuing to trade at €8.15/kg to €8.25/kg.

MARKETS 2 November 2026

Sheep price update: trade steady as week begins

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Sheep Trends: lambs static at €8.10/kg to €8.30/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs static at €8.10/kg to €8.30/kg

Base quotes are unchanged, with a high percentage of lambs trading from €8.15/kg to €8.25/kg and select lots hitting €8.30/kg.

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Lamb prices €5 to €8/head above 2025 returns

Lamb prices €5 to €8/head above 2025 returns

Base quotes are currently running 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher, with the trade remaining steady.

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Sheep management: guarding against fertility issues, bluetongue virus and FYM

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